Multifinger system with rubberlike polymers
The innovation offers a promising solution for people with hand loss and could improve how robotic arms interact with their environment.
The device features a multifinger system with rubberlike polymers and a rigid 3D-printed internal skeleton.
Its three layers of tactile sensors, inspired by the layers of human skin, allow it to grasp and distinguish objects of various shapes and surface textures rather than just detect touch, according to a press release.